Letter: Melvin Cooper always helpful, genuine in role with Gainesville parks department - Gainesville Times

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Letter: Melvin Cooper always helpful, genuine in role with Gainesville parks department

Attendees line up to speak with Melvin Cooper during his retirement party at the Gainesville Civic Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Cooper worked for the city for 47 years with it being his only job. - photo by Austin Steele

05232019 COOPER 003.jpg — Attendees line up to speak with Melvin Cooper during his retirement party at the Gainesville Civic Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Cooper worked for the city for 47 years with it being his only job. - photo by Austin Steele

I don't know how I missed the announcement of Melvin Cooper's retirement party. I would have been there with bells on to offer my congratulations and best wishes for a great retirement to a guy who is someone everyone wants as a friend.